Central Standardis KCUR''s new talk, news magazine and call-in show hosted by Jabulani Leffall, an award-winning print, broadcast and multimedia journalist with extensive experience in storytelling and conducting interviews on multiple media platforms.http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/www.KCUR.org
Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:56:28 -0600Fri, 09 Dec 2016 20:56:28 -0600Digital LagoonThe Central Standard Podcast Is Moving ElsewhereFor a variety of technical reasons we’ve moved our podcast feed. Consequently this podcast feed will no longer be updated.
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kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_Final-Archive.mp3Wed, 13 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600The Minimum Wage Debate & The Legacy of E. Grey DimondWorking two jobs, for a total of 60 hours a week, at federal minimum wage, you would bring home roughly $22,600 a year. That’s almost one thousand dollars under the federal poverty level for a family of four.
On today's Central Standard, Brian Ellison talks with two economists who have differing views on minimum wage. How much does raising minimum wage hurt businesses, but how much could it improve the lives of those working at minimum wage?
We also look back on the life of E. Grey Dimond, founder of the UMKC school of medicine, with some of his former colleagues.
Guests:
Dr. Peter J. Eaton, Associate Professor of Economics at UMKC
Patrick Ishmael, Policy Analyst for The Show Me Institute
Dr. Felix Sabates, Founding Chairman of the Dept. of Ophthalmology for the UMKC School of Medicine
Dr. Harry S. Jonas, Former Dean of UMKC’s School of Medicinehttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_11-6-2013.mp3
kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_11-6-2013.mp3Wed, 06 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600Reproductive Responsiblity & How to Overcome Hate Groups*SEGMENT 1***
A few years ago, a lesbian couple in Kansas posted an ad to Craigslist asking a man to donate sperm so they could have a child. William Marotta responded, refused their offer of $50, and signed over his sperm.
The couple gave birth to a child, however, when the child started receiving state aid, Marotta found himself being sued by the state for thousands in child support.
Marotta is being sued because he did not follow the Kansas state law for sperm donation, a process that includes going through a physician. Both Missouri and Kansas have laws regarding sperm donation that, if followed, absolve the sperm donor of his paternal responsibilities.
Although many donors and surrogates are family members or friends of the couple, each party must meet with a physician, attend a counseling session, and seek out an attorney to complete the legal process.
Going through the legally approved system costs a couple around $5,000 for sperm donation, which is a cost that some couples simply can't pay. Nonetheless, the system has set up a process that makes sure that the donor or surrogate is psychologically and physically ready to donate, and the parents are clear as to what kind of connection the child will have to the donor or surrogate.
Both parties must recognize that a sperm/egg donor, and any of their current or future children, will forever be genetically connected to any child produced— even if they are not legally responsible.
Guests:
Karen Rosenburg, Attorney and Partner at Krigel & Krigel in Kansas City specializing in Reproductive Technology Law and Adoption Law
Kris Probasco, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Clinical Counseling Associates in Liberty and Overland Park
***SEGMENT 2***
The National Socialist Movement has scheduled a rally November 9 in Kansas City at the Jackson County Courthouse. The group calls itself a white civil rights organization, whereas watchdog organizations uniformly call it a hate group that is racist, anti-Semitic and dangerous.
Mark Potok of the Southern Poverty Law Center says that extremist groups have been growing since the start of the recession in 2008. He claims that in 2008 there were 149 extremist groups, whereas as currently there are over 1000.
Our guest, Leonard Zeskind, is holding a counter-protest the same day at 3 p.m. in front of the Liberty Memorial.
Guests:
Mark Potok, Southern Poverty Law Center in Montgomery, Al.
Leonard Zeskind, Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights, author of Blood and Politics: The History of White Nationalism from the Margins to the Mainstreamhttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_11-5-2013.mp3
kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_11-5-2013.mp3Tue, 05 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600Bruce Liese on Achieving a Work-Life BalanceWe live in a wired, digital world where our work is as portable as a smartphone or tablet. It’s tempting to check our email or reply to a message when we should be more focused on ‘living in the moment.' For many people, the work week is stretched far beyond the typical 40-hours per week. But in a fast-paced work environment, how does one rationalize between putting food on the table, and still being able to enjoy life?
What is balance?
The demands placed upon us by external forces, such as work and home, require that we successfully expend our time says psychologist Bruce Liese.
"Balance is the ability to take care of all that and still be healthy mental and physically," says Liese.
leaves us with three key tips to achieving balance.
How can I find and achieve work-life balance?
Practice mindfulness
Mindfulness means taking the time and effort to focus on what is really going on in the moment. Liese emphasizes the importance of being in the present, and not constantly worrying about what has to happen next.
Determine what you value
An important step in work-life balance is clarifying what it is that you value and making sacrifices based on those values. If your main values include becoming a successful business person with unparalleled success, your life should reflect those values. However, if you value investing time in your family and friends, your decisions on how you spend your time should reflect that. The important thing is to not just identify what you value, but to make a decision based on those values.
Try not to pursue happiness as a primary objective
Liese discourages people from pursuing happiness, per se. Rather, happiness is found in the pursuit of doing good. Helping and serving others can bring more substantial happiness than any other task. He says however you choose to understand it, giving to others is likely to bring balance (and ultimately joy) to your life.
Guest:
Bruce Liese, family psychologist and professor of family medicine at KU Medical Center.http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_11-4-2013.mp3
kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_11-4-2013.mp3Mon, 04 Nov 2013 00:00:00 -0600Music Therapy Helps Young and OldMusic therapy has been a growing form of complementary medicine for the past 50 years. Studies have shown music therapy can help with everything from Alzheimer’s to depression to developmental disorders and even cancer treatment. But how can listening to or playing music contribute to healing and even rehabilitation?
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kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-30-2013.mp3Wed, 30 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500The Clean Air Act 50 Years Later & The Pros and Cons of Small-Town Life***SEGMENT 1***
Clean air, you’d think it would be a no brainer, but it took an act of Congress to make it a law. There are 20 coal power plants in Missouri, and they expose over 4.7 million people within a 30 mile radius, to their exhaust. In Kansas there are eight coal power plants.
It’s been almost 50 years since the Clean Air Act was made into law, and the way the public views clean air has radically changed from then to now. Stephen Steigman hosts this discussion on the changing culture of environmental protection.
Guests:
Carl Brooks, Regional Administrator for region 7 of the EPA
Caroline Davies, Program Director for UMKC Environmental Studies Program
***SEGMENT 2***
The idea of small-town living has long been thought of as the idyllic American Dream. It's a place in our imaginations where everyone waves and smiles at you. A place where everyone knows your name. But what are the realities of small-town life? Is it really all it's cracked up to be?
Host Stephen Steigman looks into Overbrook, Kan., a town 40 minutes southwest of Lawrence. Their motto? "Don't Overlook Overbrook."
Guest: Rick Montgomery, reporter for the Kansas City Starhttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-29-2013.mp3
kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-29-2013.mp3Tue, 29 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500The Sale of The Boulevard Brewery & Marketing to Millennials***SEGMENT 1***
Boulevard Brewery grew from humble beginnings to be ranked 12th in the nation for craft beer companies. The Kansas City favorite announced October 17 that it had been sold to a 142-year old Belgian company called Duvel Moortgat Brewery.
When Boulevard Brewery founder John McDonald started his micro-brewery 24 years ago, he wasn't even thinking of an exit plan. His original business plan included 7,000 barrels per year and seven employees. He now produces 190,000 barrels and has 125 employees.
But, McDonald turned 60 this year, and he says he knew it was time to consider his options for transitioning out of the company.
"In the last decade, I became much more of a business man, I wasn't involved in the things I used to be," he says. "I felt like I'd outlived my usefulness."
Here are some highlights from the interview with John McDonald:
On why an employee-owned Boulevard Brewery wasn't the best option
McDonald says that he did consider transitioning Boulevard to being employee-owned, but he felt the business was in such a flux that it wasn't the best option. Based on his friends' experiences in transitioning their own businesses to employee ownership, McDonald thought the process would take about 10 years.
"I'd already put in my exit strategy, so that wasn't the best option for me, " he says.
On why McDonald feels the future of the brewery is in good hands
McDonald affirms that Duvel Moortgat isn't simply interested in buying the Boulevard brand and disregarding its employees and ideals.
"I picked a trade partner who I thought would help grow the business," Mcdonald says. "We've always been considered a really quality, practical, well intentioned brewer, and we have that reputation locally, regionally, and even nationally."
McDonald is now handing over that reputation to a brewery he feels is like-minded in their own business and beer philosophy.
Guests:
John McDonald, founder of Boulevard Brewery
Erik Olsen, Associate Professor of Economics at UMKC (During the show we incorrectly identified Professor Olsen as being from Rutgers University)
***SEGMENT 2***
Millennials, those born between 1980 and 2000, are increasing their economic presence and power. Companies are investing in research to understand this group, which makes up 25 percent of the U.S. population. There might be a lot we still don't know about this significant segment of society, but according to our experts, here's what we do know:
1. Millennials are one of the closest generations to their parents
Christie Garton, Co-Author of the book Marketing to Millennials, and founder and CEO of UChic Media says that a common misconception is that Millennials are disconnected from their parents. She claims that proximity is a major factor, as 80 percent of college graduates are moving back home to live with their parents. Culturally, this generation is finding more in common with their parents generation —even in music taste. While the peer group is vital to this consumer community, young people are turning to their parents more for big buying decisions like a new car or home.
2. Millennials are buying and are giving
Derrick Feldmann, CEO of Achieve, works with non-profit organizations to help them market their causes to the Millennial generation. What he's found is the Millennial generation is using their $200 billion in direct economic impact, and they are finding causes to get involved with and give to.
3. It's not all about brands, anymore
Advertisers are seeing more and more "brand switching," or rather, that the Millennial consumer doesn't necessarily feel a loyalty to any specific brand. While this generation is very quality-conscious, if they can get good quality for a better price than an over-priced brand, they won't necessarily buy the brand. The Millennial generation is much more about the experience of a product, actually using it and then sharing it with their friends.
Guests:
Derrick Feldmann, CEO of Achieve
Christie Garton, Co-Author of "Marketing to Millennials," and founder and CEO of UChic Mediahttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-28-2013.mp3
kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-28-2013.mp3Mon, 28 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500Halloween Costumes & The Nigro Bros.***SEGMENT 1***
Halloween isn’t just about the candy anymore. In some circles, it has become a creativity contest for adults and young people alike. With Halloween just around the corner, have you picked out your costume? Will you go for scary or sexy? Political or ironic? Classic or current?
Host Elizabeth Alex talks with a local costume designer and a thrift store fashionista about how to construct your own home-made costume without going over-budget. And how to dress to impress this Halloween.
Guests:
Andy Chambers, local make-up artist and costume designer
Lindsey Kupper, local fashion blogger at Jujou Style
***SEGMENT 2***
The Nigro Brothers have been fixtures of philanthropy in Kansas City for the last 30 years. They perform around 140 auctions and manage to raise 6 million dollars a year.
From a charity perspective, they are a surefire way to raise lots of money, and what is their fee for auctioneering? Absolutely nothing. The Nigro Brothers perform masterful auctioneering purely for the charity.
Host Elizabeth Alex chats with the Nigro Brothers about how they got into the auctioneering game and how they continue to perfect their skills.
Guests:
The Nigro Brothers with George Nigro, David Nigro, Ron Sticker, and Toby Tylerhttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-23-2013.mp3
kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-23-2013.mp3Wed, 23 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500The Connection Between Sexual Assault And Online BullyingSexual assault used to be such a taboo issue that it wasn’t even covered by the media. Those affected by sexual assault used to hide in their shame, but as it has becomes more and more public, young people are flocking to their Facebook and Twitter accounts to call names and take sides. As seen in the Maryville rape case, social media has now become a new battleground for targeting not only the victim of the rape, but also the perpetrator. Host Elizabeth Alex takes a closer look at the issues of sexual assault and online bullying.
Guests:
Julie Donelon, President and CEO of MOCSA
Robert Harrington, Professor of Psychology, Research, and Education at KU
SuEllen Fried, Founder of BullySafe USAhttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-22-2013.mp3
kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-22-2013.mp3Tue, 22 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500Cash Money Crew: Exploring the Myths of Financial PlanningOctober is Financial Planning Month, so it's as good a time as any to start thinking about your financial future. However, when you start really digging deep, you might find lots of information and advice. How do you know who to trust? Who is the most reliable?
Bill Anderson and the Cash Money Crew examines some of these so called "Rules of Thumb" for financial planning and determine what advice is actually useful.
Here are some "Rules of Thumb" which may need to be given a second look:
Financial Planning is only for the wealthy.
Financial Planning only involves investments.
Financial Planning is done only once or occasionally.
Your emergency cash fund should have 3-6 months of living expenses.
You should save 10% of our income.
You should buy rather than rent a home.
Your mortgage should not be more than two times your family income.
Never use an adjustable mortgage.
You should refinance your mortgage when interest rates are 2% lower than what you are paying.
You should pay off your mortgage before you retire.
Annuities are never a good investment choice.
Medicare will cover most of your medical costs.
Medicare will pay for long term care needs.
Subtract your age from 100 to get the % to invest in equities/stocks for your portfolio. Bonds are best for retires.
The best percentage to annually withdraw from your assets at retirement is 4%.
Target date funds in your retirement plan are “Set it and forget it”.
I will need 80% of my pre-retirement income for my retirement.
Save for retirement before saving for college education expenses
The amount of life insurance you should buy is 7 times your income.
Never buy cash value life insurance. Or, never buy term insurance.
My tax rate will be lower when I retire.
Always close credit card accounts with zero balances.
When purchasing a car, buy used, or buy new and drive it ten years.
Gold is a no risk investment.
You can’t lose money investing in real estate.
Stocks always outperform other asset classes over the long term.
High dividend paying stocks are safe investments.
Guests:
Alex Petrovic, Owner of Petrovic Services
Dan Mathews, Certified Financial Planner at Stepp and Rothwell
Marc Shaffer, President of The Financial Planning Association of Greater Kansas Cityhttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-21-2013.mp3
kcurstream.umkc.edu/central/Central_10-21-2013.mp3Mon, 21 Oct 2013 00:00:00 -0500